255 entries under hard topic. ×

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arcane(adjective, obscure, strange, uncertain)
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embarrassing(severe, offensive, awkward, tricky)
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enigmatical(adjective, strange, striking, tricky)
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harrowing(adjective, severe, tender, offensive)
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inexplicable(adjective, obscure, dark, strange)
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mystifying(adjective, obscure, awkward, mysterious)
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nice(adjective, delicate, complicated, meticulous)
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rude(adjective, tough, rough, nasty)
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stern(adjective, severe, rough, harsh)
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strict(adjective, tough, severe, rough)
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subtle(adjective, obscure, deep, thoughtful)
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titanic(adjective, tough, problematic, trying)
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treacherous(adjective, severe, evil, rough)
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upsetting(adjective, tough, severe, offensive)
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worrisome(adjective, severe, offensive, awkward)
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bad-tempered(adjective, evil, rough, nasty)
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bewildering(adjective, awkward, involved, uneasy)
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crucial(adjective, tough, severe, problematic)
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evil(adjective, rough, nasty, rude)
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exigent(adjective, tough, severe, heavy)
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